health kick

don't think i've posted on this...but about 3 mths ago I started a 'biggest loser' comp with my family. My sister-in-law was doing it at her work, so I thought there are a few of my close family needing to do something about their health. We did really well in the 1st couple of months until christmas hit and then it was hard to meet up and people went away on holidays. Might do it again later in the year for another 3 mths. We met once a week compulsory to exercise together, and then another night for those super keen.

Most of us lost some weight. It really kick started me on doing something about my health. I've lost 13 kilos. I'm trying to increase my exercise so I'm doing something everyday. I found that just running around after the children helped. Most days I only sit down for an hour at most in total....5 mins here and there.

But my little ones are starting to have more of a routine...every time I say that to myself Riley starts teething again and doesn't sleep for very long!

Yesterday I managed to actually read something during the day. I'm realising more and more than I need to spend time doing things that I love like meeting up with my girl cousins, reading, crafty things. Rather than just duties and chores!

Myles and I are planning to be more involved in other activities this year. My worry is exercise will be sacrificed and that is a huge priority for me. In the back of my mind is this thought - I'm an older parent and i need to stay young and healthy for my kids. I want to see my grandchildren. I can't do that if I'm unfit and unhealthy.

I realised a few years ago that I take care of my mind and spirit but never my body. I have apologised to the LORD about that because he gave me such a good beginning. I use to be skinny and sporty. But i've used and abused one of his gifts to me.

The LORD is covering me with his grace because he knows this is such an area of weakness for me. Even when I take giant steps backwards I still keep losing weight.

But now I really need to move to another level and change my lifestyle. It has to have lots of activities which focuses on my fitness. Those three magic words which the LORD seems to have written over my life pop into my head:

BALANCE SIMPLIFY ACCEPT